Fitter

Nestle; Manukau; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Fitter to join our team on a day shift (7:30AM-4:00PM). You will keep production lines running safely and reliably, perform maintenance work orders, troubleshoot and repair food processing and packaging equipment, and ensure compliance with GMP, H&S and food safety standards.

You will maintain CMMS records, manage spares, and lead root-cause analysis to reduce downtime while driving continuous improvement initiatives and safe work practices across the

Qualifications

• Trade qualification with strong maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Experience with SAP PM or similar maintenance systems.
• Safety-focused, quality-driven and results-oriented.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with automated production and packaging equipment.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge.
• Welding and fabrication skills.
• Citizen, Permanent Resident, or valid NZ work visa.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance work orders accurately and on time, with proper reporting and close-out.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve food processing, utilities and packaging equipment.
• Ensure safe, reliable plant operations and compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Maintain maintenance records using the site's CMMS.
• Manage parts and follow store procedures.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Contribute to TPM and continuous improvement initiatives (5S, breakdown analysis).
• Work with operators to build equipment care and reliability knowledge.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of machinery.

Skills

Trade qualification

Maintenance experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Fabrication welding

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Maintenance fitter

One (1) Day Shift (7:30AM-4:00PM)

We’re looking for a hands‑on Maintenance Fitter to join our team and play a key role in keeping our production lines running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

What You’ll Do:

• Execute maintenance work orders with accuracy and on time (including reporting, time confirmations, and close‑out)

• Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving food processing, utilities and packaging equipment.

• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. and all activities comply with food safety, quality, health and safety, and environmental standards.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the site's CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System).

• Manage parts correctly and follow proper store procedures

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.

• Conduct root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions.

Drive Continuous Improvement:

• Actively contribute to TPM and continuous improvement initiatives (5S, breakdown analysis, etc.)

• Work closely with operators to build equipment care and reliability knowledge

• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.

• Participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing maintenance costs and increasing equipment availability.

• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of machinery and equipment.

What You’ll Bring:

• Trade qualification with strong maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment (preferred)

• Experience with SAP PM or similar maintenance systems

• A proactive mindset with a focus on safety, quality, and results

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Experience with automated production and packaging equipment.

• Basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge.

• Welding and fabrication skills.

What Sets You Apart:

• Commitment to safety with zero tolerance for unsafe practices, follow company health and safety policies and procedures at all times.

• Conduct risk assessments and comply with lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.

• Report hazards, incidents, and near misses promptly.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Ability to lead by example, coach others, and take ownership

• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence

Are you a Fit?

• To be successful in this role you must possess the following qualities:

• Reliability, trustworthiness and positive attitude.

• Good level of fitness due to manual handling requirements.

• Strong focus on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Strong commitment to Health and Safety (H&S).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high quality standards

• Strategic thinking and resourcefulness for problem solving.

• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders in the production process.

• Has to be Citizen, Permanent Resident or updated work visa in New Zealand